My very busy night!

aus_girl_1289 · March 24, 2008

Just thought i would fill you all in on my very busy night!! (Plus ask a few questions!)

Last night i was lying there watching tv, minding my own buisness, when i moved oh-so slightly and pop went my main suture line!!

Let me tell you, it was quite a shock to look down and see a gaping hole in my stomach!!

Went tearing down to our local hospital (which for Perth people, was Peel...and you know their reputation!!), walked in and there was a waiting room full of people...probably about 15 people waiting to be seen. We got in the line to see the triage nurse, and the woman in front of us told us she had been waiting 45 minutes, just to let the triage nurse that she was here!! There was people with broken arms, and cuts all over their faces that still hadnt been seen, so we knew we had no chance!

We thought about it for a bit, and decided to take our chances by driving to the next closest hospital (which was Rockingham). We walked in and there was not a single person in the waiting room!

Anyway, we saw the doctor, and she was very surprised that i never got any stitches at all??

All 5 of my wounds were glued back together, and there was no stitches is sight...did anybody else have glue instead of stitches? and has anybody else had their wound breakdown?

Basically she said that there was no use suturing it back together now, so she just steri-stripped it back together and said to get alot of rest, and not get up unless totally nessacary (i'm on the laptop now, it's what has kept me sane post op!!)

So, basically im back to square one now! Even longer until i can start up my exercise again!!

nat36 · March 24, 2008

I have glue, because Im from Geraldton the glue was easier as I dont have to go back to Perth in a few days to have them out. So far no sign of tearing and healing well. You have given me a bit of a wake up call though I was banded on the 19th and probably should take it a bit easier, never thought of busting the glue.

Rastis100 · March 24, 2008

Oh my gosh, that's terrible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was stapled back together. Who was your doctor??? I'd be in contact with them tomorrow, I hope everything heals up nicely for you now - goodluck!! Rastis

aus_girl_1289 · March 24, 2008

Oh my gosh, that's terrible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was stapled back together. Who was your doctor??? I'd be in contact with them tomorrow, I hope everything heals up nicely for you now - goodluck!! Rastis

haha thanks :wub:

i thought of calling the doctor tomorrow, just to make sure its all ok by him (btw its dr couch in rockingham) nothing against him though, he's an amazing doctor and a really great guy!

jlobyxmas · March 24, 2008

:wink2:Hi Aus Girl

What a terrible experience that must have been. I had glue and steri-strips as well, instead of stitches but thankfully it held together.

Take it easy, rest and heal, and I would still call the doc so that he is aware.

Feel better soon

saleel22 · March 26, 2008

Hi Aus Girl, That's bad luck about your wound. I had dissolvable sutures in mine. I don't know why the nurse would tell you not to move unless you have to as this can cause clots which you don't need. Please call your Dr straight away if you haven't already and let them know what has happened. They will probably want to make sure you don't get an infection. Good luck, I hope every thing goes great from now on for you.

Saleel22

aus_girl_1289 · March 26, 2008

hey all!

Just an update. I called the doctor yesterday and spoke to the receptionist, who then spoke to the doctor. He was quite concerned so they made me an appointment for today. I have just gotten home and he said that there is nothing to worry about, all is looking good (even though it hasnt closed yet, and im still a little squeemy to look at it! :lol: ) but all looks fine!